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P166 NVG

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 NVG
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 56,793 miles

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Fail 12 Oct 2020 56,789 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under body corrosion to all under areas

Pass 16 Apr 2019 42,009 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge dot code 0313 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner.. dot code 0313 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ...hose... close to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 42,009 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly worn inner edge dot code 0313 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth inner.. dot code 0313 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component ...hose... close to steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 26,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 24,827 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 24,422 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 23,844 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 23,259 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,602 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 22,006 miles

both outer sills corroded and weak at rears

both rear tyres on 3.0mm

Pass 21 Apr 2011 21,401 miles

both rear brake hose ferrels slightly corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2010 20,780 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 20,115 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 19,455 miles

slight front brake inbalance

Pass 19 Apr 2007 18,778 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 17,807 miles

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P166 NVG is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P166 NVG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P166 NVG is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 14 May 1997.

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